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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-06-02
WASHINGTON NOTES.

WASHINGTON, May 31.-J. f. Tucker, assistant
general manager of the Chicago, Milwaukee and
3. Paul RAILWAY company, made answer TO the
complaint preferred againet that company before
the interstate commerce commission by the Burton
Stock Car company. The answer broadly denies
the Jurisdiction of the commission TO grant relief
prayed for, or any other relief upon
the allegations made in the complaint also deDiee
the general truth of the allegations respecting
hghtDess and easy running Burton care and
atiirms that exorbitant rates have been charged
for hauling them. A. j. Poppleton, as attorney
for the Union Pacific Railway company, also
makes answer to like complaint by the Burton
Stock Car company, csyering substantially the
same points as that made by the Chicago, Mil
waukee and st. Psul company.
II. ii. Barrell, president of the State Farmers
alliance of Minnesota, transmits long list OF re-
quests by the executive committee of the
alliance looking to vigorous enforce
ment of the interetate commerce law,
especially that part relating TO the long and short
haul. The alliancs takes the ground thai such bus
mess interests rs can be sustained only by reason
OF the suspension of the fourth section ought moi
to be sustained AZ all. II is better that the bss
mess of the country be left to natural law OF
trade, than that few favored persons in certain
places should be able to organize and carry or
colossal Enterprises because of advantages in the
rise of railway courtesy.
from William II. Council, (celored)
directed against the Western and Allan
tic railroad, in which he ayers that on account of
his color he forcibly elected from first class
car, after having paid for a first-cass ticket. He
asks that the commission award him S25, ,OOC
damages, and such other relief as 1t may deem
proper.
The Atlantic and )rh Carolina Railroad com.
pany has filed application for a suspension OF
section 4, as far as it affects Moorehea1 City and
Kingston, N G., averring that at both these points
water competition will ruin its business unless the
relief sought is granted.
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FRANCE.

PARIS May 31.-M. Rouvier read his etatemen
in the chamber of deputies this afternoon. He
said that his foreign policy would be firm and pru-
dent. Preparations for the exhibition In '1SSI
would be actively forwarded. NJ RouvieI
was frequently applauded by members o.
the center and was often interrupted by
members of the left The radical left intimated
they would interpOlate the government on tht
question touching its policy, and would demand
urgency. NJ. Rouvier agreed. NJ. Julien there
upon made a speech, in which he reques'ed the
government to define their programme. NJ
Rouvier replied that the ministry would firmly ap
ply existing legislation on education In regard tO
economy in public expenses, they propose TO re
trench by 5000, 90 francs.
Referring to the political color of the cabinet, the
premier said "We do not reflect especially Che
views of anybody"
Voice 'You are Ferry's DOUBLE" followed by
applause from the left.
NJ Rounier concluded by declaring, amid loud
protests from the left that the cabinet relied upon
the support of the republican majority.
Answering question put subsequently, NJ. ROu-
nier said the government intended that al citizens
should be subjected to the obligations of military
service. lApplause by the centerl.
About 3O) youths gathered outside the chamber
of deputies this afternoon and Joined IN the cry OF
"Viye BOulanger." The police dispersed them.
PUBLIC OPINION.
PARIS. May 31.-The new cabinet meets with a
sullen reception from the republican press There
are indications of opposition If any concessions be
made 10 the right, while there is little hope the
cannet can live without making concession. NJ.
Clemenceau tells ROnvier TO take his cabinet TO
the senate and not to the chamber of deputies.
Rochefort says President Grevy oaght, in fair
ness. TO restore the Elysees TO Mcmahon.
NJ de CDssa mac cOunsels his party % support
the cabinet If it does not mOest them.
petition from parties, signed before the mayor
by 5.GOl electors preys President Greyy to restore
General Bouanger TO the post Of war minister.
GENERAL BoULASGER.
PARIS, May 31.-General Boulangsr, ,upoa retiring
from the ministry OF war, issued an order to-day
thanking those VINO cO-operated with him to place
the country s;defenees in condition 70 stand any
their professional duties and fidelity to the con-
stitution and Laws
In coDclusion he Gays. 81 shall be the first among
you 70 give sn example both Of military and repub-
licaB discipline"
General FOrron, upon assuming the duties Of
the war Office also issued an order of the day, in
which he says: 81 count upon the absolute deyo
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vile, then Rockport Ingleside and Corpus
Christi, and to day your correspondent took him
to number of gardens in the city and showed him
what Laredo could do in raising grapes, peaches,
etc. lie was somewhat surprised when
he saw lunches of grapes that will
weigh several pounds. He informed
us that, from what he saw in Laredo, that the day
was not far distant when this city will supply
Texas with grapes AMI other fruits In his report
to the department he will recommend what variety
of fruit trees and vines TO select for this section
We have known Prof. Onderdonk for fifteen years.
We have been to his nursury, and met him ut agr
cultural fiars, where he took first and second
premiums for grapes, pears and apples
AT the Cuff Coast Fair association,
which was held at Victoria in November, 1877, he
had pears there that measured eleven inches in
circumference. HE peaches ard grapes were as
large as we ever saw.
The people of this section are fortunate in re-
ceiving visit from him, and the agricultural de-
partment could not heve selected more competent
man TO represent them.
The Professor will leave in the morning for
Pearsall, and from there he will 90 home make ont
his report and forward it to Washington
The custom house guards have
a seizure of smuggei goods
up the river o-day. Uncle Sam has a good set of
Officers stationed at this point If will persist
in smuggling mescal, the only safe way for them
to do it Is to carry it under their vest If they at
tempt to carry it outside of their person it will be
taken away from them by the guards.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-06-02
A FRAUD.
Another Foreign Humbug Turns
Up at Ell Paso, But Is
Discovered.
Two Terrible Accidents and Death
on the Rail--TWo Men
Mangled.
Special relegram to the statesman.

OpeCldl ieleSrdIIl u tle otdte5ludn.
Ell PAso, May 3l.-Herr Emil Seifert, a cele-
brated pianist from Berlin, who carries letters of
recommendation from German nobility, and who
has given concerts in all the large cities of Europe
has been advertised for several days to give grand
concert, assisted by well known amateurs, in this
city. This morning, however, an Associated Press
telegram from Denver says that French 'ount is
travelling under the name Uf Herr Seife a 8
and Rochester, New York. He induced a
young lady of high standing in
Denver, Col, to accompany him on concert
tour to S alt Lake. but instead of going there in
ticed her to Ration New Mexico where he made an
insulting proposition to her, which being refused
he knocked her down and maltreated her Herr
Sefert read this telegram while seated In the hotel
in this city to-day and seemed very mu n excited
as he had received notes from the ladies' who had
agreed to assist him in his concert declining to have
anything further to do with him, and the hail he
had rented was taken from him. Seifert's expla-
nation OF the affair is this: The name Of
the young lady is Eugenia Ozanne
a beautiful brunette II years DID,, who
had been his pupil in Denver, he fell in
love with and became engaged to her, and being
about to start on concert tour, took her along
with him. They were to be married few days
ago at Ration, N NJ. When they reached there
for that purpose, she told Seifert that she was al
ready married, and produce a certificate of mar
riage between E. B. Pratt, of Leavenworth, Kns,
and herself, at Van Buren,, Ark, on the 2Sth of
February, 1856. The certificate was signed by the
Rev. +. q. Manuel, rector of st. Michaels church
After the discovery of Eugenia's true character
Seifert left her at Ration, when she went to Denver
and he came to I'll Paso. There was no concert in
this city tonight
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-06-02
BURNETT BUDGET.
The Marble Falls Water Power Sold to
the Farmers Alliance.

The Marble Falls Water Power Sold to
the Farmers Alliance.
Special Telegram to the Statesman.
BURNET, May y31.-The long talked of sale of the
famous Marble Falls water power to the Farmers
Alliance is at last fact. The deeds have been
ished, is 100000 The object Of the alliance is to
put up cotton and wooden factory on the site. The
County alliance acts with the advice and assistance
of the State lance. Now, look out for grand
boom for central Texas. Two hundred and thirty
thousand farmers will be interested in the enter
prise.
gists of this city, who has been visiting hs parents
in LAGRANGE is at home again, looking remark
ably we'll
Miss Lena Brooks, highly esteemed young lady
Of this city, is very ILL., aud not expected to live.
WOOL NOTES.
j. r. Hudson 81 Co., have purchased to
date one hundred and twenty five thousand pounds
of wool Average price per pound, l8 to % cents.
F. Fl. Holloway, Burnet's "Rustler,'' has secured
to date 400 600 pounds; average price paid 2OR
cents per pound. Bought at other points 100000
pounds at same price.
CONFERENCE.
Conference finished its work Saturday evening,
and, among other things, appointed the following
delegates to the annual conference which meets in
Fort Worth in November next: Marshall Nell
henney, D. D., ID. II. Snider, j. S. Guynn, j. 5.
On Sunday Rev. Horace Bishop, of Waco,
delivered an eloquent sermon on the subject OF
'F ith, which LETT its imprint on the large an-
dience present At night he conducted the mis-
sionary anniversary, and at the close of his talk
collection was taken up for mission extension. A
nice sum was raised
This section was blessed with very fine rain on
Saturday evening, which will do the craving crops
an immense amount of good, and almost insures
the corn crop. With one or two more good asOns
Burnet county will be all right
Mrs. E. II. sutherland has returned from an ex-
tended visit to santa Barbara, California.
Hon. w. A. Blackburn, who has been holding
court in Lampa-ae, and having adjourned the came,
is at home for few daye.
Mr.. ID, r. Griffith, la'e leader of the Methodist
choir of this city, left for his home in Wales Satur-
dav.
Mr.. S. L Brown, of McNInniyille Tenn, is in
Burnet He comes with the intention of locating
through Mason county in a few days.
Mr. Albert Homeyer, of Austin, has arrived in
Burnet to take sharge of Capt. Wilkes business at
the Granite yards, until they are closed.
Messrs. n NJ. Ballard and Charley Watson, of
Lampasas, paid Burnet noonli hit visit last sun
day.
The Methodist brethren have about completed
the addition to their building, and the capacity of
the auditorium is now double what 1t was. The
memrers If the congregation are fitting up hand
somely inside
DR.. j. 5. BrOwniee is happy pa; so, ALSO is
Mr.. Col. Hartley, and, we might say, a. W. Robin
son is in the same fix.
Mr.. f. Ebelling, of Shovel Mound is in the city
Mr.. Nelson Nagle, of Austin, has been here on a
visit
Mr. Elmore King, of Marshall, an invalid, if
here for his health.
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Prohibition, Pro and Con.
AUSTIN, May 81, 1887.

AUSTIN, May 81, 1885,
To the Editor of the Statesman:
With those who conscientiously oppose
the prohibitory amendment to the consti.
tuition, it is not question of morals, but
of method. They fully appreciate the
magnitude and dangerous tendency of the
evil of intemperauce, and object only to
the manner, not to the matter of over
coming it. They hold that the measure
is unsound in principle and will, there
FORE like all other theoretically unsound
measures heretofore tested, prove prac-
tical failure. They deny the right of the
state to interfere with the individual right
to buy or sell liquors in any quantities.
The states right to interfere with the
incorporate drinker, while in state of
intoxication in a public place, have
never heard questioned; but the right OF
the state to make it penal offense, and
arrest, fine or imprison him as criminal,
when no offense has occurred to any one
but himself, is contrary to tie cur
rent anti-prohibition doctrine respecting
the difference between crime and vice.
DR.. Dio Lewis says: "A vice is never
crime; because, in vice, there is never
criminal purpose. No sane person in
lures himself with criminal purpose"
In short, he defines the two terms thus:
"a vice is harm do to myself in
mistaken pursuit of happiness. A crime
is harm / do to another person with
malace prepense."
The definitions appear to be valid, and
would seem sufficiently comprehensive if
he had left off the words "malice pre-.
pense," which is not necessary element of
such crimes as rape, robbery and Others.
He might moreover, have qualified his
definition of vice as 'a harm do directly
to myself" because vices may indirectly
iniict harm upon innocent posterity.
Admitting, for arguments sake, since the
question has to be acted on, that it be the
legitimate function of the state to inter-
fere either way in the matter,
which should be deferred, the
buyer or the sellerY The seller
keeps liquors for sale; but he neither com
pels nor asks anyone to buy. The buyer
exercises his own volition and choice in
the matter. The seller either owns the
saloon building or pays his rents, and
hence he keeps his goods in his own
premises and possession until customer
enters his premises, calls for, pays for,
and receives what he wants. Why, then,
is the seller made the target of legislation
as though he were to blame for the buyers
abuse of it any more than the baker is to
blame for the gluttony of his customersY
This stubborn question is the sum and
substance, the backbone and body of the
saloon mans argument, and the prohibi-
tioaists should consider it thoroughly and
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meet it squarely, if they can. If they
cannot, they will so admit if they are
honest. There should be no evading nor
squirming ON either side.
The law requires the saloon man
to keep an odrerly house, to which
he assents as right and proper.
He thereby assents to the states right
to say how he shall conduct his business.
And why has she this right? Born of JUS
tice and reason, it is simply the right to
protect herself, or society, against such
disturbances as pass from saloon to street.
In short, society must protect the individ-
ual against any feature of another indi-
viduals business which is found danger
Gus or harmful to individuals in general,
or to society. But is there any feature in
the traffic In liquors as beverage which is
not harmful to society, according to uni
versal experience? So in wrestling with
this deep and difficult problem we here
find ourselves reasoning in circle" and
get back to where we started: to whom is
the cause of intemperance chargeable, the
seller or the buyerY Which should the
law take hold Off
Here is an inebriate who has COM
mitted no crime; he is only guilty of
a vice. The fact that his fam
lily suffer for the food and raiment
which should have been purchased with
the money expended for liquor, does not
change the vice into crime on the
ground of HIS thus doing harm to others,
because of the absence of criminal intent.
The harm done to his family is an uncon-
sidered result Of but not the purpose of,
the vice. For the time being, the in
ebriate is much nearer lunatic than a
criminal. This suggests that the state if
she should interpose at all, should treat
him for temporary insanity rather than
punish him for crime.
Who are the losers and gamers by this
vice9 The druukard loses his health and
money; his family lose character, credit
and the necessaries of life; and the state
loses the advantage and value Of
sober and otherwise useful citizen. No
one profits by it but the liquor seller.
His success and prosperity depend on the
intensity and extent of the vice.
Unless some one can set me right on
these difficult questions / am
On THE FENCE.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-06-02
MEXICO.
EARTHQUAKE SHOCKS.

Cry OF MEXICO, May ga heavy earthquake
shock took place throughout the valley and the
City of Mexico at 2:5) O'Clock this morning. Sat
urday afternoon had been exceedingly warm, and,
in fact the weather for the last four days had been
extraordinarily warm for this region, which gen
orally enjoys very mild degree of temperature,
even in snmmer. Late Saturday afternoon there
were several whirlwinds in the valley and some
in the city, carrying clouds of dust and fine
gravel! high in the air. Old citizens, with
the memory of previous earthquakes in mind, have
been predicting a shake to take place here, and
to-day they are regarded prophets, as at exactly
2:50 a. M, not only in the city but in suburban
towns shocks were felt, lasting five seconds. The
next came prefaced by low roar, as from the
bowels of the earth, and ACCOMPANIED by stiff
breeze and violent oscillations of the earth from
west to east which awoke nearly every one, last.
ing thirty-nne secon 8. Houses swayed
as If thy were ships at sea
and the people arising from their beds
were in many cases thrown with force to the floor
Bells we're rung in the churches and hotels, and
doors were everywhere forced open. Then came
still another oscillation of much violence from
north to south, and during this shake, crOckery
was thrown down, and pictures demolished in some
houses. This was followed by a scene of gen
eral confueion with dogs barking, horses neighing
aud stamDing in tn ,r stables Thousands OF
people hastily dressed themselves and dio not go
to bed again. Reports received to day by Gov
ernor Ceballas of the federal district do not show
any fatalities result of the earthquake, and the
suburban towns report about the same sensations
as were felt by the inhabitants of the metropolis.
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At Galveston.

GALVESTON, May 80 Decoration Day was more
generally observed in this city than on any previ
Gus year. The blue and the grey united for the
brave The several military organizations of the
city took part in the ceremonies, marching tC
and from the Gem terry as an es
cOrt to the federal and eX-Confederatt
veterans. At the cemetery nearly two thousand
people had assembled, when the column entered
the burying grounds. The q. A. K. yeterani
opened the ceremonies of the day ty eur
rounding the grave of Gen. John B
Magruder, and strewing it with flowers. rhe eX
Confederates paid similar tribute to the
memory of Lieutenant Lea, who fell on the gun
boat Harriet Lane at the battle of Galveston. Some
two hundred Confederate and federal gra'
we're decorated. The progr lmme of the day wa
carried ont in the greatest harmony.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-06-02
THE TARIFF.
The Administration to Make it an Issue
in Congress.

The Administration to Make it an Issue
in Congress.
PHILADELPHIA, May 30-A Washington dis
patch to the Times says: For some days there has
been more or less informal talk in administration
circles on the tariff question. From intimations
dropped in these quarters 1t NAV be announced
tn t Secretary FairChd is seriously contemplating
3 movement with the appreciation of the presi-
dent, and his colleagues looking to the concentra
ton of the democrats in the house of representa-
tves and the senate upon a measure for tariff re-
duction After careful inquiry it has been ascer-
tanned that every member of the cabinet ia favor
able to such programme.
After the experiences of the past two congresses,
the president Is convinced that but one course
remains open to the democratic party, and that is
the formulation of bill in consultation with such
men as Randall and Carlisle, and others repre-
senting divers positions of democratic sentiment
on the subject, for the purpose of bringing them
together on some common ground OF agreement.
The president has seea for time that the issue
will made on The tariff, and has urged that ii
would lie more sagaciOus to get to work at once
and prepare bill to he submitted to congress as q
measure OF administration policy than 10 let the
question continue to play havoc as a frebrand in
the ranks of the party 1t is proposed to make the
bill an administration question in the house, and
thus bring il before the people as distinctive is
sue upon which the democratic party will stand in
the next campaign.
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FALL OF A BUILDING.
Collapse of a Three Story Brick in st.
Louis-Several Killed.

Collapse of Three Story Brick in st.
Louis-Several Killed.
ST. LoUIa, May 30.-At half past II O'Clock to-
day three story brick building Nos 4ll and 4 g
North Third street, collapsed and several men are
supposed 20 be buried in the debris. The building
was occupied by Flesh g. Nook, painters, and
Bailey, Page Il Co., sign and house painters. Al
the hour Of the collapse, most of the men were in
the yard at the rear, taking their noon rest.
Several men were sitting in the windows watch
ing others pass. When the structure began 10
shake, one called out from the third
floor, ''The things coming down .''
but as the vibration ceased
they resume their ease, euppoaing the of the
shaking to he the telegraph men walking over the
roof. The temporary quiet had scarcely restored
their confidence when portion sagged inwardly,
and those in and near the windows made their es-
cape by jumping. They hastened 10 the front of
the builIing but found the wreck had been NOR
complete than in the rear. the whole force seeming
to concentrate over the Offices pulling the walls in
wardly
The fremen and police patrol quickly appeared
and began the work Ofdigging for those buried un-
der the ruins though the hanging walls threatened
another crash. The men that made their escape
are sure that there were several clerks and en-
ployes in the offices. The building was very old,
being among the few ancient structures sill stand
ing in the city 1t has been vacant until recently.
"The way of the transgressOr is hard Be wise,
and buy Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup In time.
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At San Antonio.



SAN ANTONIO, May 30.-Decoraton Day was
duly observed in San Antonio this morning under
TIL auspi es of the local camp of G. A X. and was
IA t;ciOated in by the military under General
Stanley, commander of the department of Texas,
and the local fremen. The street parade, however,
came very near being broken up on account of the
co!ored man and brother, who had heen given apo
sition in front of the g. A. r. and the firemen.
The following was the order
Police.
Marshal.
Eighth cavalry, Col. Otis.
|. Eighth cavalry, officers
Third artillery, Company f.
Gen. Stany and staff.
Excelsior Guards.
Grand Army of the Republic.
Fire companies.
On the way the hremen Objected to being placed
behind the colored regiment, and ny order of Fire
Chief Querelor, left the ranks. The Grand Army
wanted to have precedence, and made a )ube
march to get ahead, but the Golorpd Guards would
have and kept the line. Capt.W II Houston delivered
the address at the cemetery hall Miam's grave was
decorated for the first time in many years. Milan
was one of the first who fell during the Texas wal
for independence